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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,930.89, 59,246.64 and 26,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,930.89, 59,246.64 and 26,807.74 is: 36,995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,930.89 : 59,246.64 = 26,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,930.89/59,246.64 = 26,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,930.89x = 59,246.64 × 26,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,930.89x = 1,588,268,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,268,372.88/42,930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,995.94

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